Hey all my name is Laurence I’m a brand new member of np I  live in Orlando fl I’ve listened to about 100 episodes of the podcast I have zero real estate experience I’m looking to buy my first property to house hack this year I have a decent amount of money in the savings account I could use for a down payment also have a good credit score I don’t have a high monthly income unfortunately but just looking for any advice or tips or friends to bounce ideas off I’m debating which market would be better between the central Florida area or the Tampa area I also would love to get involved in flips at some point 

Quote from @Kaleb Johnson: Hey guys, I am a real estate agent looking to get into property investing.

Sec8 is the "Options Trading" of Investment Real Estate. 

You can also check meetup.com or search Facebook for real estate investment groups, clubs, or meetings in your area.

Quote from @Taylor Dasch: AI is super helpful in my business as an investor and as a real estate agent.

It's awesome that you're leaping into real estate investing after all the knowledge you've gained from Rich Dad and Bigger Pockets.

It's tough to give a definitive answer without knowing your specific investment goals (cash flow, appreciation, etc.) and preferred strategies (BRRRR, wholesaling, etc.).However, since I'm a Cleveland native and active in the real estate market here, I can offer some insights on why Cleveland could be a good fit:Affordability: Compared to many other major metros, Cleveland offers a relatively low barrier to entry.

One realtor in particular made me an offer to come work for her if I got my real estate license.

But the real test of this company's character came with the most recent loan I tried to close with them.First, I thought the loan rate was locked, and it was not.

If this effort gains traction, it could fundamentally reshape the U.S. mortgage market, impacting financing options for real estate investors nationwide.The Role of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in Housing FinanceFannie Mae (Federal National Mortgage Association) and Freddie Mac (Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation) are government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) that purchase mortgages from banks and lenders, package them into mortgage-backed securities (MBS), and sell them to investors.